“THE MINIONS”

Before helping Mr. Gru, the little yellow sidekicks went to Villain-Con to find a new supervillain to idolize and end up with Scarlet Overkill. The slapstick unfortunately turns to the kind of action set pieces that drown out the best thing about the movie: the chuckles and squeaks of the Minions. Starring voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. (Jake Coyle) Rated PG for action and rude humor. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 31 minutes.